by Hannah Klose | Feb 22, 2021 | Op Shop Profiles
With two opshops side by side tucked underneath the chapel, it kind of feels like stumbling on a gold mine when you walk in the doors. The Eternity boutique on the right houses the finer things in life with high fashion flashy garments and a floor to ceiling rack of...
by Hannah Klose | May 8, 2020 | Op Shop Profiles
The Steeple Opshop is far from steep…the day we popped in they were having a 50% off sale…potentially the best day of my life! The place is chockers with goodies. Evidently they’re constantly getting fresh stock and right now they’re overwhelmed with winter stock,...
by Hannah Klose | Sep 21, 2015 | Op Shop Profiles
This thrift shop has so many rooms you could actually get lost! It was converted from a house so there’s eight to rummage through, including a bargain room where everything is $2 and on Sundays you can fill a bag of garments for $5. I’m still over the moon about...
by Hannah Klose | Oct 7, 2014 | Op Shop Profiles
This treasure trove is a treat to visit and not just because of its wide range of vintage clothing at great prices! The lovely ladies that volunteer at the Good Samaritan are the icing on the cake for an all-round wonderful op shopping experience. Ellen Hartwig...
by Hannah Klose | Sep 12, 2014 | Op Shop Profiles
You really have to be on your game to shop at the Preloved Boutique in Morningside as it’s only open for six hours each week! It’s so worth scheduling a visit in though. The opshop’s been open for seven years and is crammed full of vintage clothing going for between...
by Hannah Klose | Aug 29, 2014 | Op Shop Profiles
On my travels to the Mornington Peninsula I stumbled across a Salvos full of amazing vintage pieces on the main drag in Rosebud. From a cabinet of vintage purses and clutches in mint condition between $5-$20, vintage pumps, to a great selection of baggage including a...
by Hannah Klose | Aug 15, 2014 | Op Shop Profiles
You know it’s going to be a good day when an opshop has sale signs all over its windows! We hit the jackpot at the Red Cross Thrift store in Caloundra a few weeks back with their special offer of 50% off on the second item. I took advantage of it and picked up a few...
by Hannah Klose | Jul 25, 2014 | Op Shop Profiles
The dollar rack out the front had me hook, line and sinker. Once inside the opshop door I knew I’d struck vintage gold. From an extensive bag collection, a Cacharel floral blouse for $4, overalls for $5, bric a brac galore, watches for $4 and cat mugs for 50 cents,...
by Hannah Klose | Jul 4, 2014 | Op Shop Profiles
I pretty much had a blouse bender at the Save the Children Op Shop in Toowoomba…while I was there I scored a Lady Manhattan pussy-bow blouse, a silk cream pussy-bow blouse, a paisley print vintage Katies shirt, a chambray floral shirt and a floral tie up top. They...
by Hannah Klose | Jun 13, 2014 | Op Shop Profiles
I’ve been a repeat offender at Vinnies Caloundra since 2001. Every time I’ve popped in I haven’t left empty-handed, from vintage Oroton scarves for 50 cents to Sass and Bide style dresses for $3 it’s always been a highlight on my op shopping adventures. Known as one...
by Hannah Klose | Jun 2, 2014 | Op Shop Profiles
This op shop is one of Bardon’s best-kept secrets tucked away on Morgan Terrace. The store is crammed full of all sorts of goodies ranging from Dr Seuss and Peter Rabbit egg cups, a Darth Vader mask, a picnic basket and a selection of home made jams. As far as...
by Hannah Klose | May 26, 2014 | Op Shop Profiles
They say good things come in small packages and after I visited Kenmore Uniting’s Op Shop I’ve realised you find good things in small stores. While I was there I picked up an outrageous black and metallic silver cape and a cream cable knit sweater just in time for...
by Hannah Klose | May 1, 2014 | Op Shop Profiles
NAME: Goodna Anglican Op Shop ADDRESS: 69 Alice Street Goodna NUMBER: 3818 4077 TRADING HOURS: 10 – 2:30pm Wednesdays & Fridays THE RUNDOWN The stars really aligned last Wednesday when I just happened to drive past this treasure trove at 10am. This parish...
by Hannah Klose | Apr 23, 2014 | Op Shop Profiles
NAME:RSPCA ADDRESS: 139 Wacol Station Road, Wacol NUMBER: 32585657 TRADING HOURS: 9.00am – 4pm 7 days a week THE RUNDOWN This op shop is definitely worth the drive…not only do you get retail therapy but you can get some pet therapy while you’re there and kill two...
by Hannah Klose | Apr 14, 2014 | Op Shop Profiles
NAME: Hills Op Shop ADDRESS: 79 Queens Road, Everton Hills, Brisbane NUMBER: 3353 3693 TRADING HOURS: 9.00am – 2:30pm Friday & Saturdays THE RUNDOWN This cute little op shop is crammed with goodness…from the garments, to the bric a brac, to the shoes,...
by Hannah Klose | Apr 8, 2014 | Op Shop Profiles
You need to set aside 1-2 hours for this Lifeline…they don’t call it a Supa Store for nothing! They get a couple of truck deliveries a week, plus plenty of donations coming through the doors each day. The shop is well laid out with furniture on the left, clothing on...
by Hannah Klose | Mar 13, 2014 | Op Shop Profiles
NAME: St Pauls Anglican Church ADDRESS: Corner Waterworks and Jubilee Road, Ashgrove NUMBER: 3366 2320 TRADING HOURS: 9am-1pm Wednesdays and Saturdays THE RUNDOWN With only two days each week to tap this thrift store, you really do need to make a special plan to pop...
